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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.38, 572.04 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.38, 572.04 and 407.28 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.38 : 572.04 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.38/572.04 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.38x = 572.04 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.38x = 232,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,980.45/415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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